MABUHAY!
Are you considering a career move for a "greener pasture" from your old job or still looking for a career to settle your skills?
Well, here are some of the hottest jobs in the construction industry that you might wanna try:
1. WELDER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
I believe that welder is one of the most in demand job around, both locally and abroad. Contrary to the knowledge of many, this skill is not only for male but also available for female. Some companies even prefer female welders than men because of their steady feminine stroke. Another good thing is, there are a lot of welding fields to choose from and all of them are in demand in the market. You can choose from SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), mig welding, tig welding, pipe welding and so on.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Technical training from 3 to 6 months depending on the level of welding position you want to be certified in which 6G position is the highest. The higher the level commensurate the level of compensation expected.
2. NDT (Non Destructive Testing) Technician
JOB DESCRIPTION:
If welder is in demand, NDT technician is likewise in demand because they are responsible for testing the quality of welding joint. The most common NDT are dye penetration, ultrasonic test (UT) and radiographic test (RT).
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Formal education of 3-year NDT technician course or a 3-6 months crash program technical training.
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3. QUANTITY SURVEYOR
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Quantity surveyor handles estimate to be used in bidding a construction project. This job involves mainly of costing, contract documentation, review quotation from various subcontractors and suppliers.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
A bachelor's degree in any engineering (usually) or architecture course wherein an in-depth familiarity of math and accounting skills is a must.
4. 3D MODEL MAKER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Clients and design consultants need to see the end result of a proposed project in terms of its architectural facade in relation to its functionality and cost before going to actual construction. That is why the age of Building Image Modelling (B.I.M.) was born and the person behind its operation is the 3D model maker. His task is to produce a computer generated 3D image of the proposed project in order for design consultants to come up with timely and accurate decisions.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
A thorough knowledge in operation of 3D software such as AUTOCADD, ArchiCADD and the like is a must. Skills in architecture and engineering is an added advantage.
5. PROJECT SCHEDULER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Project scheduler's main task is to come up with a construction schedule that will manage the limited resources of the project such as money, time, manpower, materials, machines etch. He monitors the status of the construction and properly coordinate the entry of various trade contractors and suppliers.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
A bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture (some company prefers licensed professionals) with a in depth knowledge of MS Project, Pimavera, Excel etc.
6. BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR OR BUILDING MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A building administrator's job is to manage various utilities, facilities or provide amenities for the comfort, security or even enjoyment of the building tenant or end user. He regulates and facilitates collections of various fees and implement house rules.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
A bachelor's degree on building and property management.
7. COST ENGINEER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A cost engineer manages a project's monetary status in regards with expenditures versus accomplishments, prepares progress billings, reviews quotations from suppliers or subcontractors and monitors variation orders. His work is somehow limited to an ongoing project where he is assign.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
A bachelor's degree in any engineering (usually) or architecture course wherein an in-depth familiarity of math and accounting skills is a must.
8. SAFETY OFFICER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A safety officer's primary objective is to monitor and prevent any untoward accident that may happen in a construction project. He strictly implements rules and regulations that will promote healthy and favorable work condition.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Attending a Occupational Safety and Health Seminar in construction which is sometime available for only about a week.
9. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL(QA/QC) ENGINEER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A QA/QC engineer must see to it that the construction materials or methodology to be used in a certain scope of work strictly adheres to the specification or permissible codes or standards. They perform work inspection and testing. They are also commonly involved in the turn-over of the completed works to the owner or his authorized representatives.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
A bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture (most company prefers licensed professionals).
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10. ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
An architectural engineer, also known as field or site architect, is most of the time in charge with architectural finishing works in a construction project. He also submit shop drawings or facilitates the approval of materials to be approved by design consultants.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
